The Broken News S01
Director: Vinay Waikul
Cast: Sonali Bendre, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Indraneil Sengupta, Taaruk Raina, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Faisal Rashid, Kiran Kumar
The narrative unfolds through the lens of Radha Bhargava (Shriya Pilgaonkar), an investigative reporter torn between ideals and ambition. She pursues stories around Operation Umbrella, the suspicious fire that killed her friend Julia, and scandals involving a star actor—all while navigating pressure from corporate power plays and media pressures ZEE5+1.
Critics noted that the show shines during its portrayal of newsroom dynamics and ethical conflicts. Sonali made a powerful OTT comeback as Amina; Jaideep’s commanding performance as Dipankar anchors the series; and Shriya’s fiery conviction as Radha elevates the moral conflict. However, Hindustan Times pointed out that the show sometimes veers into familiar thriller tropes, and character depth beyond the leads is occasionally underexplored Hindustan TimesThe Times of India.
Reader responses echoed the praise: Reddit viewers described it as a “realistic approach to media world” with tight pacing and strong performances, especially from Jaideep Ahlawat
The narrative unfolds through the lens of Radha Bhargava (Shriya Pilgaonkar), an investigative reporter torn between ideals and ambition. She pursues stories around Operation Umbrella, the suspicious fire that killed her friend Julia, and scandals involving a star actor—all while navigating pressure from corporate power plays and media pressures ZEE5+1.
Critics noted that the show shines during its portrayal of newsroom dynamics and ethical conflicts. Sonali made a powerful OTT comeback as Amina; Jaideep’s commanding performance as Dipankar anchors the series; and Shriya’s fiery conviction as Radha elevates the moral conflict. However, Hindustan Times pointed out that the show sometimes veers into familiar thriller tropes, and character depth beyond the leads is occasionally underexplored Hindustan TimesThe Times of India.
Reader responses echoed the praise: Reddit viewers described it as a “realistic approach to media world” with tight pacing and strong performances, especially from Jaideep Ahlawat